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Why is it necessary to maintain reproductive health? Which precautions one should follow to maintain reproductive health?
Solution
It is important to maintain good reproductive health to be safe from various sexually transmitted diseases.
Precautions to maintain reproductive health are as follows:
- Keep private parts clean.
- During the menstrual cycle, girls should maintain genital hygiene.
- Avoid situations, where there is a risk of being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Study the relevant and scientific information about matters related to sexuality.
- Seek help from reproductive health care facilities without any hesitation.
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